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A fish fry will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Alt. U.S. 27, Williston, on June 13 at 6 p.m. The adult price is $7 and the child's price is $4. Takeouts are available. This fund-raiser helps people in the community with their financial problems.

There are door prizes of a free ticket to the following fish fry and a drawing for an individual winner with a small gift in appreciation of attending this dinner.

The Levy County Cattlewomen would like to invite you to test your brisket-cooking-skills at the third annual Williston Ranch Rodeo on May 23-24 at the Williston Horseman's Park. For team rules and sign-up information, please call (352) 535-5226.

The Williston post office held its annual food drive last Saturday, and distributed 17,000 pounds of food to First United Methodist Church and the Tri-County Pregnancy Center. Postal officials thank the community for an outstanding response.

All-County Band

performs on Friday

The All-County Band will hold an evening performance this Friday, May 16, at 7:30 in the Chiefland High School Auditorium. A reception will follow.

The Class Reunion Committee of 1998 wants to announce that it is very excited that the May 24 activities are approaching rapidly, but due to a lack of feedback, it has decided not to have the family picnic.

Please continue to make plans to visit fellow classmates that night from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Country Club of Williston for the reunion. Bring your spouse (or significant other) as there will be light hors d'oeuvres with desserts, vegetable and fruit trays, music, and fun. A cash bar will also be available for your convenience.

Williston High School will hold a Parent Night on Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Williston High School for all Williston Middle School 8th grade parents/students to present information and answer questions you may have about your child's entrance into the 9th grade for next school year.

Eighth grade students will bring home information on April 30 for the pre-registration process that should aid you in making important decisions about your child's future.

The Class Reunion Committee of 1998 wants you to remember to mark your calendar regarding upcoming events that will take place on May 24. That day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the reunion will kick off at Johnny T. Henry Park (one block behind Hardee's). There will be hot dogs and hamburgers with all their necessities. Please bring your significant other, your family, blankets and chairs for your convenience.

This free program is aimed at ages 7 to 10. The library will provide small candles and decorations for the children to create their masterpieces. The children will be able to take the candles home from the program. Please join us for this fun craft program. For more information please contact Jenny Rodgers, Youth Services Coordinator, at 352-486-5552 or your local librarian.

Carpe Diem - seize the day - that's a relevant idea this season in Florida.

On several recent occasions I seized the day and observed other animals doing the same. My first foray began when I called a couple who live outside of Montbrook. They generously agreed to take me on a walk around their property.

On Saturday, May 3, the GFWC Williston Woman's Club will sponsor a first of its kind: W illiston R egional A rt P romotion. Formerly the annual Williston Arts and Crafts Festival held under the shade of the old oak tree at Perkins State Bank, this year's event will feature the work of 15 artists who will set up at the air-conditioned Club House from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The focus of the juried show (entrants will be screened) is on selling with no judging or ribbons; the top asking price for any of the framed and ready to hang pieces is $350.

This year's the Williston Woman's Club's annual production to raise money for The March of Dimes has it all: comedy, drama, elaborate hats, singing, dancing, and an opportunity for audience participation.

"Trouble at the Tropicabana" will be presented on Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m. The cost of tickets is $25. The evening includes a three\-course dinner and a murder mystery, with prizes being awarded to the some astute audience members who correctly solve the crime.

They don't mind so much for the race and themselves, but Levy County's venerable river adventure race benefits Levy Association for Retarded Citizens. Budget cuts and a falling economy have LARC headed for hard times, according to Executive Director Betty Walker.